By Kiawah Island Community Association Saturday, April 27, was an exciting day for the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) as it hosted a total of 365 members and guests at its largest annual member event of the year, Celebrate Kiawah. Upon entering, members donated canned goods to the Lowcountry Food Bank, collecting over 380 pounds …
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May 22
For the Love of Reading
By Patty Bennett-Uffelman Why and when does a child learn to love reading? Because it’s associated with the security of a mother’s arms and the soothing vibration of her voice? When vivid pictures start to capture the eye and attention? When the child learns there’s a new surprise waiting behind every page? Because reading together …
May 21
Great Expectations Fundraiser a Great Success
On April 25, 150 supporters of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services gathered at the Charleston Library Society for “Great Expectations,” an evening of tabletop designs, art, conversation, fine food and wine. It was a wonderful event and enjoyed by all in attendance! Share on FacebookTweet
May 20
LSU College of Science Salutes Seabrook Resident Michael Griffith
Special to the Island Connection Michael Griffith, retired vice president of R&D worldwide for ARCO Chemical, was one of five distinguished alumni recognized during the LSU College of Science Tenth Annual Hall of Distinction ceremony, April 26. Griffith, a native of Mansfield, Louisiana, and current resident of Seabrook Island, earned his bachelor of science from …
May 15
When Disaster Strikes the Sea Islands, the Red Cross Needs Your Help
Special to the Island Connection If our community has a large scale disaster, like a hurricane, the Red Cross will need to open over 60 shelters to house and feed evacuated residents, and they can’t do it alone. The Red Cross is holding a session to train volunteers who can help set up shelters and …
May 13
Oops!
The Island Connection apologizes for an error in the May 3 issue of our paper. The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club donated $2,500 to the Johns Island Regional Library. One of the missions of the Exchange Club is community service. All net proceeds from the Club’s telephone directory sales go back into the community. Keep up the …
May 08
Birds, Butterflies, Blooms and Bushes
By Lois Bryant On Monday, May 13, the Kiawah Island Garden Club members will tour a group of private gardens in search of that creative idea which will be the spark for adding an element or a different planting to their own gardens. The tour will be from 1:30 – 4 p.m. with refreshments at …
Apr 25
A Community Curated Exhibition
Provided by Gibbes Museum of Art From May 3 – September 15, 2013, the Gibbes Museum of Art presents People’s Choice: A Community Curated Exhibition. This exhibition seeks to engage members of the community, inviting all to stake a personal claim in Charleston’s signature museum by voting for favorite works of art on the People’s …
Apr 24
Showcase Brings Artists and Art Lovers to Kiawah
Provided by Kiawah Island Community Association On April 5 and 6, the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) hosted its Spring Artist Showcase. Quickly becoming a seasonal tradition, the showcase attracted over 200 art lovers to the Sandcastle Community Center, KICA’s seaside recreation facility. The showcase featured displays of art by local artists ranging from traditional …
Apr 23
Be Red Cross Ready for Disaster
The Red Cross has partnered with KICA to help prepare members for disasters such as tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. Please join us for this complimentary 30-minute presentation on Monday, April 29, that will include: Food and Water in an Emergency, Evacuation Planning, Sheltering in Place and Preparedness for People with Disabilities. This class will be …
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